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Refutes Chris Proctor's claims against fly fishers in his article `New Perspectives in Fly Fishing' in the December 1996 issue of `Fly Forum.' Inconsistencies committed by fly fisheries, according to Proctor; Premises promoted by true environmentalists; Fly fishers' position on the...

Reports on the increase in number of fly fishers in the United States, based on the results of a nationwide survey by the American Sportfishing Association (ASA) and the North American Fly Tackle Trade Association (NAFTA). Price of the report containing the results of the survey.

Describes the Skaneateles Creek, a fishery in New York State's Finger Lakes region. How the creek recovered after federal and state laws stopped the pollution of stream; Sections of interest to fly fishers; Effective tackle and fly patterns for fishing in the area.

Describes the basin streams in Colorado's Gunnison River that are ideal for fly fishing. Artificial flies that imitate the stonefly species in the area; Areas accessible to the public; Equipment ideal for fly fishing in the area.

Presents excerpts from the author's fly-fishing diary. Author's praise of Royal Coachman flies; Benefits from superhighways; Cautious nature of old fish which have been hooked several times; Experience of losing a large fish; Fly fishing etiquette; Reflections on a genetically engineered...